Chapter 122 A high-level rebuttal
In later generations, what do we think of when we mention Cheng Kaige?
"Farewell My Concubine".
When later generations interviewed the staff related to "Farewell My Concubine", they all mentioned that he was full of disdain when he first read the novel of "Farewell My Concubine".
If it wasn't for the investor Ms. Xu Feng who persuaded him to make the film, he would never have touched this movie given his personality.
Therefore, Lin Weimin was not surprised at all that he publicly expressed the view that Farewell My Concubine was "popular" in the classroom of Yanying.
For Cheng Kaige himself, it was both a blessing and a misfortune to be able to shoot "Farewell My Concubine" at the age of thirty-something.
Some people are probably like this, they amaze everyone at a young age, but as long as they live long enough, they will eventually become hated by the public.
If Leslie Cheung had not made that shocking leap on April Fool's Day, he would not have escaped the vicious attacks from online trolls about his sexual orientation until today.
Lin Weimin sighed a few times, ignoring Cheng Kaige's youthful attitude, and said with a smile: "This classmate seems to like "The Death of Euler" very much?"
Cheng Kaige nodded, ready to wait for Lin Weimin's counterattack, "Not bad!"
Lin Weimin nodded slightly, "First of all, thank you for your love for "Eula's Death". However, the praise of "leaving a name in history" is too heavy. I agree with what you said, "Eula's Death" is an excellent magical realism work. But the excellence of "Eula's Death" should not be a reason for you to look down on "Farewell My Concubine"."
He paused, and then continued: "Whether it is literary creation or our artistic creation, the most taboo is to sing high-sounding tunes. Even if you say something nice, it is inevitable that it will be suspected of being too high-pitched to be understood by the general public.
In terms of creative techniques, "Farewell My Concubine" is indeed more popular and commonplace than "Eula's Death", but does popular and commonplace mean vulgar?
I cannot agree with this view!
Some people like to talk about doctrines, ideas, and profound meanings all the time, as if with these things, even if the writing is poor, the work is good.
I would say that this kind of thinking and practice is problematic.
Any literary creation is first of all a skill. Skill is close to Tao. When your skills have not touched the edge of Tao, do not try to cover up the weakness of your creation with seemingly advanced concepts, because that will not do you any good.
The people have sharp eyes. Leaving a name in history cannot be decided by just talking or by a few high-handed people holding a few seminars.
It requires the people to truly like it and spread it imperceptibly. Only in this way can it create lasting vitality. Only when the work has such a mass base and wide dissemination can it be regarded as having the qualifications to be recorded in history!"
Lin Weimin's words were sonorous and powerful, and when he paused, the students in the classroom spontaneously burst into warm applause.
What he said was not some profound concept, but rather very practical, which won the favor of everyone present.
The students' applause hit Cheng Kaige's heart like a sledgehammer, making his face turn a little pale, but his expression still seemed a little indignant.
When the students' noises gradually died down, Lin Weimin called out, "This student!"
Cheng Kaige looked at Lin Weimin, trying hard to look calm.
Lin Weimin smiled and said, "What I just said was not directed at you. By the way, I see that you don't seem to be a student in the acting class, right?"
"Yes, I'm from the directing department." Cheng Kaige puffed out his chest when he mentioned "directing department", feeling very proud.
"What level? What's your name?"
Cheng Kaige felt uneasy when Lin Weimin asked this question. Could it be that he wanted to retaliate against him?
"Level 78, Cheng Kaige!"
Lin Weimin said seriously: "Cheng Kaige from the class of 1978, very good! You don't blindly believe in authority and have the courage to put forward your own opinions and views. I hope you can continue to maintain this character in the future!"
Cheng Kaige didn't expect to be praised by Lin Weimin in public. The resistance in his heart instantly disappeared, and was replaced by full admiration for Lin Weimin.
At this time, Zhu Lin had already sat down. Li Qinqin whispered to her, "Teacher Lin has a really good temper and is very graceful!"
Zhu Lin agreed with Li Qinqin's words in her heart. Although Cheng Kaige didn't say anything too radical just now, his attitude was annoying and it was obvious that he was here to ruin the party.
Teacher Lin not only resolved his provocation with a few words, but also refuted his views from a higher perspective, while maintaining his grace, reason and restraint. It is really admirable!
"good!"
I don't know who in the classroom took the lead in shouting "good!", and everyone burst into warm applause again, extremely excited.
"I love my teacher, but I love the truth more!"
Many college students these days regard this sentence as a creed. Not to mention Lin Weimin’s insightful speech just now, his act of encouraging Cheng Kaige deserves everyone’s applause.
Ni Zhen stood under the podium with a smile of satisfaction and appreciation on his face.
When Cheng Kaige rushed out just now, Ni Zhen recognized this troublemaker from the 1978 Directing Department at a glance. He was really afraid that Cheng Kaige was too aggressive and Lin Weimin was too young and energetic, and the two would clash.
Fortunately, Lin Weimin is much more mature than his appearance. Not only is he not swayed by his emotions, he also remains sober and rational.
"Okay!" Ni Zhen walked up to the podium and said to Cheng Kaige who was still standing, "This student can go back first."
Cheng Kaige turned around and went back to the back of the classroom with a feeling of unfulfilled desire.
Ni Zhen then said to the students in the audience: "That's all Teacher Lin has shared with you today. Let's once again thank Teacher Lin Weimin with warm applause."
He led the applause on the stage, and the audience burst into thunderous applause.
Ni Zhen chuckled and whispered to Lin Weimin, "Teacher Lin, today's lecture was very successful!"
"It's all thanks to my classmates!" Lin Weimin said politely.
The two said a few words on the stage, and Mr. Ni Zhen announced the end of the get out of class.
Instead of leaving, the students swarmed toward the podium, waving the books in their hands.
Teacher Ni Zhen hurriedly shouted: "Don't be anxious, don't be anxious, everyone, don't push!"
He called a few male classmates to maintain order, then turned to Lin Weimin and said, "Teacher Lin, it seems I have to trouble you again."
Lin Weimin smiled and said, "I'm very happy to do so."
He stood on the podium and signed books for the students one by one. It took him almost an hour before he sent all the students away.
During this period, Lin Weimin also saw a familiar face, his friend Xiaojian, who he had met at Shi Tiesheng's house before. He was a student in the 1978 screenwriting class of Yanying.
After the signing was completed, the crowd dispersed.
"Xiaojian, sorry for keeping you waiting!" Lin Weimin had an apologetic smile on his face.
Xiao Jian had a carefree smile on his face, "It's okay, I just waited for a while."
"What you just said was really great. I didn't expect you to be so popular now!"
Just now, Xiaojian squeezed in the back of the classroom and listened to Lin Weimin’s sharing.
"Hey, it's all thanks to everyone."
The two exchanged a few pleasantries and agreed to meet at Shi Tiesheng's house next week when they had time, and then Xiaojian left.
"Thank you, Teacher Lin!" Ni Zhen once again expressed his gratitude to Lin Weimin.
"You are so kind!"
The two men exchanged a few words, Lin Weimin greeted a few students, and then Teacher Ni Zhen wanted to see him off.
Lin Weimin was pushing his bicycle and chatting with teacher Ni Zhen as they walked. As they were about to leave the gate of Yanying Film Studio, a shout suddenly came from behind.
"Teacher Lin, please wait a moment!"
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